Local sustainable companies

Country	Date	Description	Photos
Hungary	22.10.2023	On 22nd October, 2023 representatives from Samsung visited Ganz Ábrahám Bilingual Secondary and Vocational School, and introduced the company to the students of the classes 12B and 13C and 14G. The company deals with the manufacturing of small sized Li-ion batteries, automotive batteries, and ESS. Samsung SDI has been working to improve product quality and to ensure product stability. The main goal of the company is to actively promote new technology like high energy density, fast charging, and IoT battery and strengthen the leadership in the emerging markets and to constantly expand the small-sized rechargeable battery market. Samsung SDI also makes efforts to respond in advance to the new needs of rechargeable batteries in the future market such as wearable devices, Non-IT, and new applications in order to deliver sustainable growth. Samsung SDI offers scholarships to final year students who have outstanding academic performance and are excellent in the vocational subjects.	Photos from the visit
Poland	22.11.2023	On 22 November 2023 the project applicants participated in a presentation prepared by a representative of Rockwell Automation, Ms Monika Perz, on the company's activities to protect the environment. The students also had the opportunity to present their ideas on how to protect the environment and planted their own plants.	Photos from the visit
Greece	8.12.2023	The Model Vocational High School of Epanomi visited the Hydroelectric Plant in Sfikia on December 8, 2023, in the city of Veria within the framework of the 2023-1-PL01—KA210-VET-000152562 program entitled "Our Future is Up to Us". Students and teachers were guided by the responsible engineer of the factory and understood its general operation. Hydroelectric Stations as Multipurpose Facilities play a very serious role in the National Economy and contribute the most to the social life of the areas where they are located and operate.Hydroelectric Stations contribute more than 9% to the total production of DEI (Public Power Corporation in Greece). The energy produced is "green - clean", i.e. it does not burden the atmosphere with gas emissions. In general, hydroelectric plants upgrade their environment, by creating ecosystems in the area of lakes and by maintaining ecological data in riverbeds for the preservation of fish fauna.They also contribute to flood protection, irrigation, water supply. Many areas of the lakes of the Hydroelectric Stations are used for aquatic activities such as water skiing, rowing, kayaking, etc. Fishing, both professional and amateur, is one of the many freshwater activities which DEI enriches with fish spawn. The shores of the lakes are ideal places for creating recreation and tourism poles.	Photos from the visit
Greece	8.12.2023	Presentation about Domaine Gerovasilou	Photos from the visit
Hungary	11.12.2023	In November, 2023 during the lessons students from class 11K learned about renewable energy sources, and they were preparing presentations in English about the use of green energy sources. On 11th December we had a seminar about the use of renewable energy sources. The students from class 11K made presentations about the use and importance of renewable energy sources (geothermal energy, solar energy, wind energy, hydrothermal energy and nuclear power). Some students made PowerPoint Presentations, others created videos using their IT knowledge.	Photos from the seminar
Poland	14.12.2023	On 14 December, project participants went to the ArcelorMitall Poland plant - the largest and most modern steel producer in Poland. The project participants and other students from our school listened to a professionally prepared presentation about the plant's pro-environmental activities and then went on a specially organised tour of the entire plant for our group. We were among the few who were able to tour all the buildings from the inside and hear about the production process. We are very grateful for the time and commitment of the plant employees.	Photos from the visit
Greece	15.12.2023	Recycling Seminar - On Friday, December 15, students and teachers participating in the Erasmus+ environmental program "Our future is up to us" attended a recycling seminar. The presenter of the seminar was Mr. Malliaris Markos, responsible for the "Circular Economy and Future without waste" program, to whom we are very grateful. The seminar included presentations on recycling techniques and discussions on our role in protecting the environment. In particular, we had the opportunity to examine the challenges and opportunities arising from recycling as well as the active participation of students in sustainability efforts.	Photos from the seminar
Greece	20.12.2023	At the non-profit company "Kyklos" we were informed about the way the company is financed, about its actions and events organized in order to raise awareness to the public. They also described the concept of Circular Economy, the 10 Rs of Circularity, the right way to recycle and how to minimize litter. First, we got into a circle to share information about ourselves. They asked us various questions, such as if there is a compost bin in our school and if we know anything about the circular economy model. We were shown various videos related to circularity. Then, we discussed the Circular Flow Model. They showed us the Pyramid of Circular Economy and analyzed it, helping us to understand the notion of a “cautious consumer”. We were given the opportunity to feel recycled paper and handmade notebooks, plates, jewelry, decorations and even bags made of bike inner tubes. We visited e-shops that sell items made of recycled materials at affordable prices. We were recommended the website www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, where there is plenty of material related to circular economy. We also analyzed the process and techniques of composting. We then went outside to see the compost bin, which is used by the entire neighborhood. Finally, they invited us to design our dream town in terms of energy, waste management, means of transport, sustainable water management and green spaces. Finally, each group presented its proposal to the plenary.	Photos from the visit
Hungary	20.12.2023	On 20th December 2023 class 9 SZI form Ganz Ábrahám Bilingual Secondary and Vocational School visited the Ganz Holding Company and the Museum of Ganz Ábrahám’s former Factory. The company was founded by Ganz Ábrahám in 1845 as Iron Foundry and Machinery Works, and few years later an electro-technical workshop was established. The company dealt with iron and steel machinery especially railway vehicle and machinery and also shipbuilding and airplane engine manufacturing. In 1946 Hungarian Ganz works became state property by the establishment of a Heavy Industrial Centre. In 1949 the state-owned Ganz works into individual state-owned companies: Ganz Wagon and Machinery Works, Ganz Electric Works, Ganz Shipyard, Ganz Switchboard and Instruments Works, Ganz Meter Works, Chopping Machine Works. Ganz Machinery Works is one of the largest legal successors, which almost the total machinery manufacture range. Transformation into a Holding organization took place in 1991. In 2000 the activities were divided into branches. Ganz Motor Limited deals with: -> design, manufacture of railway vehicles (diesel-electric, diesel-hydraulic, and electric locomotives, diesel and electric multiple unit trainsets, railbuses, passenger coaches, -> city trams, undergrund cars, freight wagons, bogies), parts and components -> railway power transmissions (diesel engines, gearboxes, axle drives) -> design, manufacture and maintenance of diesel and gas engines, generating sets, co-generation plants -> design and manufacture of custom designed industrial gearboxes Ganzeg Machinery and Steel Structure Manufacturing Limited deals with: -> manufacture of general and special high-solidity, micro-alloyed steel structures -> components for earth-moving machines, superstructures of utility vehicles, components of furniture manufacturing machinery Ganzeg Hidro Ltd. deals with -> installation of automatic irrigation equipment, fountains, design and execution of water supply systems, as well as distribution and sale of spare parts	Photos from the meeting
Greece	22.01.2024	On Monday, January 22, 2024, an educational visit took place at the Caravan Hotel by a group of students from Class B and their responsible educators, as part of the environmental program titled "Our Future is Up to Us" under the ERASMUS initiative. During the visit, participants had the opportunity to explore the premises and learn about the innovative practices of the business in environmental protection. The students of our school had the chance to experience and educate themselves about green entrepreneurship and the ecological practices adopted by the hotel. They explored how the hotel reduces resource usage and promotes recycling. Additionally, they discovered how ecological space design can be harmonized with aesthetics and how green hospitality is integrated into the hotel's daily operations. Our students had the opportunity to be inspired and discover how they can contribute to environmental protection through their future professional endeavors.	Photos from the visit
Poland	25.01.2024	On 25 of January 2025 the participants of the project went to The science and technology Park in Katowice. During our visit, we explored a variety of rooms designed to show innovative environmental technologies. We started at the main entrance, adorned with lush vegetation, symbolising the integration of nature and technology. Moving on, we visited the air filtration room, witnessing the importance of clean air technology. Next, we entered the heat pump room, where we learned about sustainable heating solutions. The solar simulator room, with its dazzling display of sunlight replication, emphasized the boundless potential of solar energy as a renewable resource. Exploring the room dedicated to photovoltaic technologies revealed the versatility of solar power solutions, offering hope for a future powered by clean, sustainable energy	Photos from the visit
Hungary	23.02.2024	Visit to EGIS Science and Technogy Park On 23rd February, 2024 class 10K and some students from class 13c visited the Science and Technogy Park of Egis Company in Budapest. Egis is an outstanding pharmaceutical company. It was founded more than 100 years, so it has a long tradition in manufacturing medicines. It used to manufacture nutritions and baby food, but now it has become a leading producer of medicines. It has become a leader in scientific research and technology transfer. We had the possibility to get informed about the about the process of medicine production starting from research to the total chain of manufacturing until the product is packed and released to the marrket to the customers. The students followed the process of manufacturing through 3D videos. Then they could try packing hand cream. They could also perform scientific experiments using a computer programme. They had the chance to improve their science skills by recognising the elements of the periodic table.	Photos from the visit